Internal Communication Systems in Living Organisms
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What is the main function of the Nervous System in the body?

  • Regulation of the endocrine system
  • Coordination of various body systems (correct)
  • Memory storage and reasoning abilities
  • Control of voluntary body activities only
  • How does the Nervous System differ from the Endocrine System in terms of response speed?

  • Endocrine System responds rapidly
  • Endocrine and Nervous Systems have similar response times
  • Nervous System responds slowly
  • Nervous System responds rapidly (correct)
  • What is the role of the Endocrine System in the body?

  • Reacting to external stimuli
  • Coordination of organs and tissues
  • Control of voluntary actions
  • Regulation of internal environment (correct)
  • How do cells and organs in the body work according to the text?

    <p>Coordinated for various functions at specific times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means by which outside stimuli are perceived by the body?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes neurology based on the text?

    <p>Study of nervous system and receptor organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of a neuron is highly specialized to conduct nerve impulses away from the cell body?

    <p>Axon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of myelin sheath around an axon?

    <p>Increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell organelle is absent in nerve cells?

    <p>Centrosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

    <p>Highly branched to receive nerve impulses and conduct them towards the cell body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron transmits impulses from receptors to the brain and spinal cord?

    <p>Sensory (Afferent) neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a unipolar neuron from other types of neurons?

    <p>Fiber immediately divides into proximal and distal fibers with no dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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